Each week during the college football season, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay kick off the week by settling a debate, looking at emerging NFL prospects and peeking ahead to next week. Among this week's topics: whether Michigan should now be considered the Big Ten favorite, the emergence of Florida State RB Dalvin Cook, and whether Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch can do damage to a good Ole Miss defense.

Jim Harbaugh and Michigan have been mighty impressive, but still have some major questions to answer. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports